President Notes

So far, a few THAGS members have registered for the eConference that airs live 23 September 2017 and is available on replay until 23 October. Please register today and show your support as the purpose of this event has changed. Now, 50% of each registration will go directly to support our flood affected society members.

With six homes being damaged or destroyed, we need all of our members to register and then share this event with their friends and families to make a difference in our friend's lives.

Galveston Historical Foundation’s Manager of Historic Collections, Renee Tallent, guides you through the proper procedure for recovering books damaged by natural disasters. This process addresses damage from flooding, hurricane and other water based issues

This book brings to life the engaging saga of “The Texas Railroad,” and recounts the hopes and dreams of its founders, the treachery and greed of its usurpers, the heart-wrenching emotions of its immigrant patrons, the long-suffering grit of its employees, and the heroism of its defenders. Started by Texans who hoped to build the longest railroad in the world, the International and Great Northern Railroad fell under the sway of a group of Wall Street bankers who drove the company into bankruptcy and expropriated the road’s five million acre land grant.

Charles is still at MD Anderson. He is doing okay, finishing up the transplant process. His house was not damaged in the flood and he expresses his sympathies for those affected. Charles has a gofundme site at www.gofundme.com/cancer-support-for-charles for those who are interested.